Head of Event Operations

London-Museum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

London Museum is seeking an experienced Event Operations Lead to head the operational event planning and live delivery across its museum estate. You will embed a new events framework, bring teams together and build a confident operation that delivers safely, consistently and at scale.

You will lead in a complex, high-footfall or multi-space venue, developing managers, creating accountability, and translating health and safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements into practical event plans.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of leading events in a complex, high-footfall or multi-space venue.
• Strong people leadership to develop managers, create clear accountability and ensure safe, compliant event delivery.
• Prior museum experience and academic qualifications are not required.

Responsibilities

• Head up the operational event planning and live delivery across the museum estate.
• Embed the new events framework and develop a confident, scalable operation.
• Coordinate teams to deliver safe, consistent events at scale while managing competing demands.

Skills

Event leadership

People management

Health and safety planning

Regulatory compliance

Job description

London Museum is seeking an experienced Event Operations Lead to head the operational event planning and live delivery across its museum estate. You will embed a new events framework, bring teams together and build a confident operation that delivers safely, consistently and at scale.

You will lead in a complex, high-footfall or multi-space venue, developing managers, creating accountability, and translating health and safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements into practical event plans.